This weekend marks the start of the Boy Nemakonde KO Competition. The tournament was recently officially launched at the Begwa Brickyard.
Eight teams: Buluni Happy Boys, Munangwe United Brothers, Madandila Happy Boys, Mubvumoni Freedom Fighters, Tshaulu Powerlines, Gunda Blue Birds, Tshaulu Hungry Lions and Nnduvheni FC are taking part in the event .
Four quarterfinal matches will be played at the Tshifudi Stadium tomorrow (Saturday). The fixtures are: Buluni Happy Boys vs Munangwe United Brothers at 09:00, Madandila Happy Boys vs Mubvumoni Freedom Fighters at 11:00; Tshaulu Powerlines vs Gunda Blue Birds at 13:00 and Tshaulu Hungry Lions vs Nnduvheni FC at 15:00..
This year's champions will take home R10 000, a floating trophy, soccer kit, gold medals, six soccer balls and soccer boots. The runners-up will be presented with R1 500, soccer kit, silver medals, six soccer balls and soccer boots. The third-placed side will receive R1 000, bronze medals, six soccer balls and soccer boots.
According to one of the organizers, Mr Eric Murudi, awards will be presented to the tournament's top goal scorer, player of the tournament, best coach and the best keeper. They will each receive cash prize of R1 000. The final will be played on Saturday, June 25.